Emergency Psychiatric Assessment

A Duty Social Worker will provide advice and guidance after 6pm and up to 8am. Out of hours access to ‘Approved Mental Health Professionals’ and further information for people not already known to mental health services. If the person is already known to mental health services, phone the Community Mental Health Team for the catchment…

Assessment & Liaison Service 020 3299 3181 They offer inpatient and outpatient mental illness assessments by psychiatrists for people aged 18-65. They also provide psychiatric assessments within Emergency Departments to determine if people need mental health care and treatment at hospital. Their aim is to ensure that mental illness expertise is available to people who require…

The Lambeth Early Onset (LEO) Community Team is part of the LEO Service, which includes the Crisis Assessment Team (CAT) and inpatient Unit. Also known as the Early Intervention Service. LEO Community Team supports younger people, aged 16-35, who are experiencing mental illness for the first time. We provide care in the community for people…

What to do in an emergency If there’s an emergency or you’re worried about the person you care for during office hours, the first place to ring is your GP or your local community mental health team (ask for the duty desk). Assessment and Treatment Service (North Lambeth) 332 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA. T:…